Pediatric Intensivist - Per Diem

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group; Bloomington (CA); Sur place; USD 193 000 - 207 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Per Diem Salary

Potential to grow into full-time

Résumé du poste

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is seeking a Pediatric Intensivist to join our growing critical care team in sunny Southern California on a per diem basis with potential to transition to a full-time role.

Our program features a 25-bed PICU, CTICU, and Step-Down ICU within Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, a faith-based academic center emphasizing education, research, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Provides direct patient care in PICU/CTICU and collaborates with subspecialists.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care in the PICU and/or CTICU
• Provide sedation to patients inpatient and outpatient
• Collaborate with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neonatology and subspecialty services
• Participate in admissions, procedures, and ICU management
• Supervise and teach residents and fellows
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Support professionalism, teamwork and psychological safety

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Teaching residents

Formation

Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care

Description du poste

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Pediatric Intensivist to join our growing and dynamic critical care team in sunny Southern California on a per diem basis with the potential to grow into a full time position.

About Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital is a nationally recognized, mission-driven tertiary care center serving one of the largest and most diverse pediatric populations in Southern California, including San Bernardino, Riverside, and surrounding counties.

As part of Loma Linda University Health, a faith-based academic medical center, our hospital is committed to whole-person care—addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of children and their families. We serve a region with significant healthcare disparities, providing care to many medically complex and underserved patients, making our work both impactful and deeply meaningful.

Our children’s hospital offers:

• A full spectrum of pediatric subspecialty services, including cardiac surgery, transplant programs, and complex medical care
• A strong commitment to education, research, and quality improvement
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on innovation, safety, and compassionate care
• A growing pediatric cardiac and critical care program with institutional support for expansion and program development

About Our Critical Care Program

• 25-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• 25-bed Step-Down ICU
• 33-bed Pediatric Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)
• Accredited Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program
• Advanced therapies include:
  • ECMO (VA & VV)
  • CRRT
  • Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
• Mixed medical-surgical population, including complex congenital heart disease and single ventricle physiology

Position Overview

The Pediatric Intensivist will work closely with other intensivists, subspecialists, fellows, and advanced practice providers to provide high-quality, family-centered care to critically ill children in the PICU and potentially CTICU environments. They will be needed to help staff and maintain a PICU sedation service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the PICU and/or CTICU
• Provide Procedure Related Sedation to patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neonatology, and subspecialty services
• Participate in admissions, procedures, and daily ICU management
• Supervise and teach residents and fellows in a supportive academic environment
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and protocol development
• Support a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and psychological safety

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and teamwork

Compensation & Benefits

• Per Diem Salary.
• The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $140 - $150 per hour. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.
• We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.
• This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a high-acuity, high-impact environment with advanced technologies
• Be part of a mission-driven institution serving an underserved and diverse population
• Engage in teaching and mentorship within an active fellowship program
• Opportunities for involvement in quality improvement, education, and program development
• Supportive leadership committed to growth, innovation, and team culture

Location Highlights

• Located in Loma Linda, California, in sunny Southern California
• Close wto Los Angeles, beaches, mountains, and desert destinations
• Family friendly communities with year‑time KI?